SAT - Keeneland, Santa Anita, & Indy Downs Action
 

Keeneland POST SCRATCHES - GOOD / YIELDING


R6 - G2 TCA

#5 Stonetastic (2-1) - Completely different animal sprinting. 3RD
#3 R Free Roll (5-2) - Rolling now and might the quickest.
#7 Speedinthruthecity (5-1) - Rosie should benefit from all the pace and uncork a late rally. 4TH


R7 - G1 First Lady (Turf 8F) - Using #8 Stephanie's Kitten in PK4

#1 Filimbi (7-2) - Willing to draw a line through last dull effort. 3RD
#5 Better Lucky (5-1) - Defending champ must be respected in return to lawn. 2ND
#7 Dayatthespa (3-1) - Ultra consistent and has an affinity for this course. WON $9.60
#2 Kitten's Point (15-1) - Don't be surprised with a huge off the pace effort after freshening.

R8 - G1 Breeders' Futurity (2yo 8.5F) - Using #1 Tough Customer in PK4

#2 Firespike (12-1) - Was solid on the Turf and no reason he shouldn't take a step forward on the dirt.
#5 Carpe Diem (4-1) - Lived up to hype on debut, but must stretch out his speed here. WON $6.80
#10 Hashtag Bourbon (4-1) - All kinds of trouble in the G3 Iroquois and Leparoux fits his style.
#6 Bold Conquest (9-2) - Hung a bit in G3 Iroquois after having the lead late.

R9 - G2 Shadwell Turf Mile (Turf 8F)

#8 Seek Again (7-2) - Freshened up and primed to take champ down.
#6 Wise Dan (4-5) - Pure guts in latest win and will need a similar effort against a deep field. WON $3.80
#5 Kaigun (10-1) - Draws well and is in sharp form. 4TH
#1 Sayaad (12-1) - Will probably be in good position late. but must hold off some monsters. 3RD

PK4 - 3 5 7 / 1 / 1 3 5 6 10 / 6 8 = $15 FOR $.50 X 2 = $30

R10 - MSW 56k (2yo 6F)

#7 Enchantress (3-1) - Well connected filly shows a nice string of works. WON $5.40
#3 Anita Partner (Ire) (12-1) - I like the longer works and Smith hops aboard for debut.
#9 Zeven (4-1) - Just has to translate the morning glory to the afternoon. 2ND
#12 Vandelita (6-1) - Barn successful in 2nd start and nice local spin for this.

PK5 - 3 5 7 / 1 5 7 / 2 5 / 6 8 / 3 7 9 12 = $72 for $.50

PK4 - 1 5 7 8 / 1 2 5 / 6 8 / 3 7 9 12 = $48 for $.50 PAID $83.35 FOR $.50


Santa Anita POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM


R7 - Swingtime 75k (Turf 8F)

#7 Kathleen Rose (5-2) - Controlling speed on her favorite course. 2ND
#3 Rhagori (GB) (8-1) - Talamo will probably make one big run at top choice. WON $24.80
#2 Heat Du Jour (9-2) - Capable of producing a winning move.
#5 Premier Steps (Ire) (5-1) - Preferred distance, freshened up, and blinks on could do the trick.

R8 - G1 Santa Anita Sprint Championship

#1 Secret Circle (7-5) - Off the bench, no problem. 3RD
#3 Goldenscents (8-5) - I expect him to take to top choice and see you is best. 2ND
#2 Rich Tapestry (Ire) (7-2) - Has made a bunch of cash, but the best sprinters are in the U.S.. WON $$16.80

R9 - G2 City of Hope Mile (Turf 8F)

#7 Schoolofhardrocks (8-1) - The mile fits, but needs a well timed ride from Garcia.
#3 Avanzare (6-1) - Versatile runner draws well. 3RD
#8 Grand Tito (5-1) - Barn confident enough to ship out west and Bejarano takes the call.
#2 Mr. Commons (4-1) - Always seems to break your heart, but hard to knock his consistency. 2ND

R10 - Clm 12.5k N2L

#1 Pressure Time (9-2) - The slight drop and a clean trip should do the trick. 3RD
#9 Fly High (12-1) - Last race at Santa Anita puts gelding right in the mix.
#14 Malibu Colony (6-1) - Expecting Garcia to be on the engine early and often. 2ND
#13 Pillar of Strength (8-1) - Thinking he faced slightly better in New York.

PK4 - 3 7 / 1 3 / 2 3 4 7 8 10 12 / 1 9 13 14 = $56 for $.50


Indiana Downs POST SCRATCHES


R8 - Michael G. Schaefer Memorial 100k

#2 Fordubai (12-1) - Robby saves ground and gobbles them up late. 3RD
#8 Ground Transport (5-2) - Working well for return. 2ND
#6 Abarham (4-1) - Cut back should help chances. WON $4.40
#1 Leadem in Ken (9-2) - Consistent minor award at this level. 4TH

R9 - G2 Indiana Oaks

#2 Penwith (5-1) - Confidence booster in last and still has some upside. 3RD
#8 Tiz Windy (4-2) - Three straight wins on a dry track. WON $9.80
#10 Unbridled Forever (5-2) - Finally gets the class relief she needed. 2ND
#9 Miss Besilu (7-2) - Better on dirt and this distance fits her well.

R10 - G2 Indiana Derby

#3 Atreides (6-5) - Super impressive to start career, but must handle a different surface and two turns. I thinking he takes it to them and guts them out.
#8 Just Call Kenny (12-1) - Have a feeling Paco drops anchor and clunks up for a nice check. 3RD
#4 Vicar's in Trouble (2-1) - Only bad race was the Derby, but will really earn it here. 2ND
#5 East Hall (12-1) - Better draw tonight and should be running for a minor slice late. WON $35.80

PK3 - 2 6 8 / 2 8 9 10 / 3 = $6 for $.50 X 10 = $60


Good Racing Luck

Morning Gus :)

Just want to let ya know Seek Again is #8.

Best of luck today.

Arletta, Good Morning. Thanks - Fun day ahead.

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HI GUS how good is that single vs Vicer in TROUBLE sure would be nice to not to flush it into CAL SAG tonight lot of good action?!!! Good luck lets:$::$::$::$:P.B.

Thanks, Peter - It's one of those cases where you single or use a hand full. I'm taking the stance that he's the real deal. Good luck today.

Dave, wrong guy - I'm rarely over served. I'm actually using #1 Tough Customer in the PK4, but not in the selections. Winning at 7/8ths is tough enough for FTS and drawing away like he did from the inside draw was pretty impressive. Basically, I feel he can win or be off the board completely. All or nothing type deal. Good luck today.

Gus Merit Man is a scratch in SA Sprint Championship.

Thanks, Cal - Good luck tonight

jockey change cost fordubai the race, he was much the best.

Tom, I agree

A lot of red again. Another nice day, Gus!

Don't mean to slight you at all, but HK has always had the best sprinters. Their dirt/tapeta form just hasn't been as exposed because they don't have many big races for them. Wasn't able to play today but letting this one got off at 7-1 was criminal.

Thanks, K - He ran well off the layoff.